writing from the second story

Novemberling

October 30th 2007

In honor of Halloween,and all things that go bump in the night, a poem.   And check out the lovely work at http://www.goblinfruit.net/ It’s a feast for the eyes and imagination. Novemberling   When skeletal leaves chatter on the walks and cattails along the river droop,             I’ve seen them clinging to the riverbank, moss green fingers knobby [...]

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Short Stories on the bottom shelf

October 25th 2007

Steven King, yes, Mr. Horror himself , editor of The Best American Short Stories 2007, and a damn fine writer, has this to say in the Sunday New York Times about the state of the short story . Instead, let us consider what the bottom shelf does to writers who still care, sometimes passionately, about the [...]

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What’s an Ologist? Students and teachers this one’s for you!

October 24th 2007

Drop two hundred gifted educators into Richland, WA.— did I say gifted educators–okay, educators of the gifted, but they’re often the same thing–and you can’t help, but have more ideas than tumbleweeds in the Columbia Basin. (sorry low metaphor day) Jann Leppein, one of the best presenters in our galaxy, shared this site http://ology.amnh.org/index.html from the [...]

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Teaching Artist–WA State Arts Commission

October 20th 2007

 What is the WA State Arts Commission? “For more than 40 years, the work of this agency has been the conservation and development of the State’s artistic resources. To do so, we have invested in strong, vibrant connections with artists, arts organizations and communities – integrating the arts into the state priorities.” Here’s the link [...]

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Tales that Matter

October 17th 2007

“But that’s not the way of it with the tales that really mattered, or the ones that stay in mind. Folk seem to have just landed in them, usually-their paths were laid that way..But I expect they had lots of chances, like us, of turning back only they didn’t…We hear about those that just went on–I wonder [...]

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ACSI Handouts

October 11th 2007

If you attended ACSI and are looking for poetry handouts click here. For talented reader handouts click here.

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Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror

October 9th 2007

If you look at the really fine print in the “also noted “ list under children’s and YA fantasy–Wolfproof is mentioned. You don’t need a magnifyling glass-quite. It’s nice to be part of the tome! This is a great place to find good reads,books, journals and poetry! Enjoy!

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More ACSI

October 9th 2007

Several folks asked for websites with lists of books for kids…Remember, some of these books will not be appropriate for your purposes.. Please review them first! American Library Association   (young adult link) http://www.ala.org/yalsa Children’s Book Council http://www.cbcbooks.org Children’s Literature Web Guide http://www.uclagary.ca/~dkbrown Hoagie’s Gifted Information Page Http://www.hoagiesgifted.com Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children http://www.nsta.org/pubs/sc/ostblist.asp International Reading [...]

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ACSI–speculative ficiton

October 6th 2007

Thanks to the wonderful folks attending ACSI for making my time there so enjoyable! A number of peole asked me about speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, magical realism) written from a Christian world view. The wonderful site, www.wherethemapends.com has a comprehensive list of authors and titles. So, why invent the wheel twice. Go to http://www.wherethemapends.com/Booklist/booklist_intro.htm and choose [...]

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Christian Speculative Fiction

October 3rd 2007

Is that an oxymoron? Does the term “christian fiction” leave you cold, make your toes curl in your shoes? Do you love fantasy, sci-fi, magical realism? Check out these cool sites: http://www.marcherlordpress.com/ http://www.wherethemapends.com/main.htm http://www.reliefjournal.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=73&Itemid=88 Coach’s Midnight Diner There’s much more–it just takes a little sleuthing. Will talk about the field more when I return. Off to Portland [...]

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